by Kingseyi Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:52 pmThe governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode
on Saturday came to the rescue of 50 Nigerians
who were stranded in Russia.
Recall that newsmen had reported that over 50
Nigerians were helpless and were sleeping
around in the streets of Russia after their agents
whom they paid over one million naira failed to
provide them jobs as promised.
Some of them told newsmen that they used the
official Fan IDs to come to Russia with the
promise of finding work or even playing
professional football themselves.
Others said they came to watch World Cup
matches but got stranded when their return
plane tickets were cancelled by bogus travel
agencies that booked them.
Akinwunmi Ambode
But disclosing the kind gesture exhibited by
Ambode, a motivational speaker, Nnamdi
Odimegwu, via his Instagram page, said he was
in the company of the governor when he
extended the gesture.
His statement, “I had a pick up arrangement
today at the airport in Moscow and had a rare
privilege of meeting his excellency, the governor
of Lagos State; the most populous and
commercial Hub of Nigeria. I quickly introduced
myself while I waited for my pick up
arrangement to come out. We had a small chat
and exchanged knowledge and wisdom while I
waited.
He bade me farewell as his pick up arrangement
had arrived. After a few minutes, my pick up
arrived as well so we set out to the car park.
As soon as we came out of the airport, I saw a
crowd of over 50 Nigerians who had been
stranded at the airport for almost 10-15 days
now. And in their middle was this same man,
His excellency , Governor Ambode. As soon as
he sighted me, he quickly called my attention to
assist.
It was a pathetic state and a lot of words both
pleasant and unpleasant were being exchanged.
(Not apportioning blames on anyone )
Then his Excellency did something that amazed
me. He showed solidarity and quickly pledged to
send all 50 Stranded Nigerians home and
assigned me to oversea the transfers and
procurement of new tickets to send them home.
As I type this, 19 out of this 50 are already on
air to Lagos Nigeria, the remaining 31 are
leaving this evening.
His excellency also fed them all as he gave
them cash to eat while they waited for their
tickets to fly home.
I am only writing this to express my gratitude to
a man that has shown that not all politicians are
the same.
I am well aware that NFF Officials and some
other Senior Government or well to do Nigerians
are aware of the situation on ground but are yet
to be of help.
Kindly help as much as you can. Nigeria will
only be built or destroyed by Nigerians. The
integrity of our Nation is at stake. Follow this
same example; If you have the well withal. THIS
IS NOT A CAMPAIGN BUT A SIMPLE SHOW OF
LIGHT IN THE MIDST OF DARKNESS.
Akinwunmi Ambode”
on Saturday came to the rescue of 50 Nigerians
who were stranded in Russia.
Recall that newsmen had reported that over 50
Nigerians were helpless and were sleeping
around in the streets of Russia after their agents
whom they paid over one million naira failed to
provide them jobs as promised.
Some of them told newsmen that they used the
official Fan IDs to come to Russia with the
promise of finding work or even playing
professional football themselves.
Others said they came to watch World Cup
matches but got stranded when their return
plane tickets were cancelled by bogus travel
agencies that booked them.
Akinwunmi Ambode
But disclosing the kind gesture exhibited by
Ambode, a motivational speaker, Nnamdi
Odimegwu, via his Instagram page, said he was
in the company of the governor when he
extended the gesture.
His statement, “I had a pick up arrangement
today at the airport in Moscow and had a rare
privilege of meeting his excellency, the governor
of Lagos State; the most populous and
commercial Hub of Nigeria. I quickly introduced
myself while I waited for my pick up
arrangement to come out. We had a small chat
and exchanged knowledge and wisdom while I
waited.
He bade me farewell as his pick up arrangement
had arrived. After a few minutes, my pick up
arrived as well so we set out to the car park.
As soon as we came out of the airport, I saw a
crowd of over 50 Nigerians who had been
stranded at the airport for almost 10-15 days
now. And in their middle was this same man,
His excellency , Governor Ambode. As soon as
he sighted me, he quickly called my attention to
assist.
It was a pathetic state and a lot of words both
pleasant and unpleasant were being exchanged.
(Not apportioning blames on anyone )
Then his Excellency did something that amazed
me. He showed solidarity and quickly pledged to
send all 50 Stranded Nigerians home and
assigned me to oversea the transfers and
procurement of new tickets to send them home.
As I type this, 19 out of this 50 are already on
air to Lagos Nigeria, the remaining 31 are
leaving this evening.
His excellency also fed them all as he gave
them cash to eat while they waited for their
tickets to fly home.
I am only writing this to express my gratitude to
a man that has shown that not all politicians are
the same.
I am well aware that NFF Officials and some
other Senior Government or well to do Nigerians
are aware of the situation on ground but are yet
to be of help.
Kindly help as much as you can. Nigeria will
only be built or destroyed by Nigerians. The
integrity of our Nation is at stake. Follow this
same example; If you have the well withal. THIS
IS NOT A CAMPAIGN BUT A SIMPLE SHOW OF
LIGHT IN THE MIDST OF DARKNESS.
Akinwunmi Ambode”
